Leine Palace

building, Hannover, Germany

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The Leine Palace, located in Hannover, Germany, was the former residence of the Hanoverian court. Originally built between 1636 and 1640, it was later rebuilt between 1817 and 1842. The palace has been restored and now serves as the home of the Diet (Legislature) of Lower Saxony. While many of Hannover's historic buildings were destroyed or damaged during World War II, the Leine Palace stands as a reconstructed landmark in the city.1

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…been built around the old Leine Palace (1636–40, rebuilt 1817–42), the former residence of the Hanoverian court, which was restored and is now the home of the Diet (Legislature) of Lower Saxony. Rebuilt museums include the Lower Saxony State Museum, with natural-history, prehistory, and ethnology departments and an extensive picture…
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…been built around the old Leine Palace (1636–40, rebuilt 1817–42), the former residence of the Hanoverian court, which was restored and is now the home of the Diet (Legislature) of Lower Saxony. Rebuilt museums include the Lower Saxony State Museum, with natural-history, prehistory, and ethnology departments and an extensive picture…
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